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─Photo courtesy Monmouth County Monmouth County officials break ground on the West Wing Security Vestibule at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, at left joins Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Freeholder Pat Impreveduto, Freeholder Nick DiRocco, Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon. By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – With shovels in hand Monmouth County officials took part in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the first phase
of construction of the West Wing Security Vestibule. This will incorporate the latest security innovation to enable the Sheriff ’s Office to safe-
ly and efficiently screen all building occupants, at the Monmouth County Courthouse. Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said he was proud to break
ground for this important project. “Ensuring the safety of everyone who goes in and out of the Monmouth County Courthouse is abso(Ground - See Page 4)
Official Against Changing ‘Freeholder’ Name
By Bob Vosseller FR EEHOLD – Mon mout h C ou nt y Freeholder Director T homas A. A r none spoke against a proposed name change for the Board of Chos e n Fr e e hold e r s , a decision that Trenton might make that will impact counties across the state.
The bill to replace the title “freeholder” with “commissioner” was or iginally proposed by Sen. Joseph Pennacchio, a Morris County Republican, in 2018. It never wound up passing. Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney and A s s e m bly S p e a ke r
Craig Coughlin, said the proposal was revised. A joint statement by the three Democrats called for the change saying “As our nation tears down symbols of injustice, we must also tear down words we use in New Jersey t hat were bor n from racism. It’s past
time for New Jersey to phase out the term ‘freeholder’ from our pu bl ic d i s c ou r s e – a term coined when only white male landow ne r s c ou ld hold public office.” T h e S e n a t e bi l l , S-855, passed in committee. The Assembly version, A-3594, has not yet been heard in
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committee. A bill has to pass through comm it tee a nd t hen be brought up before the full body for a vote before the gover nor signs it into law. Ar none said, “the a n nou nceme nt t hat the State has decided to change the title of count y f reeholders, (Official - See Page 8)
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Following a petition by a resident to have Howell High School mascot’s name and image replaced, a new drawing has been unveiled changing the soldier’s identity. Howell High School, which is under the control of the Freehold Regional High School District, had changed the name of the mascot from “Rebel Yell” to simply “H” earlier this year. The mascot will no longer look like a caricature of a Confederate soldier. The former mascot had a cartoonish image with a f loppy cavalry hat and an extended mustache. In recent years that image had been mostly phased out, according to Freehold Regional School District officials, who stated they would continue to take all necessary steps to remove any remaining public images of the former mascot. Now the mascot’s facial features are obscured in a shadow. He has a white collar which sprouts up from his neck and he is wearing a three-cornered hat that features his current name of “H.” Rather than have the appearance of Confederate solider, the new image resembles that of an American Revolution Continental soldier, which was the idea behind the change according to a spokeswoman for the Freehold Regional High School District. Some residents and former students would also like to see the name of the team change as well but that is not happening. This debate comes at a time when the country is removing statues of Columbus, taking down statues and monuments associated with the Confederacy and when Monmouth and Princeton universities have renamed buildings named after former President Woodrow Wilson because he supported segregation. Kylie Burst, a former Howell High School student who graduated in 2012 created the new soldier image. The search for a new mascot image started around the time when another former student, Meghan Marker, started her petition (Mascot - See Page 2)
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Continued From Page 1 calling for the name and image change. She was disappointed with the revision. Marker said “the school completely missed the opportunity to adopt a new inclusive symbol for the community, but i nstead has opted for a mascot that not only already exists within the district, but also has no relation to the existing rebel name.” “The change from a Confederate to a Revolutionary War soldier shows the obstinate attit ude of the school and district alike and illustrates the lack of concern of the original rebel mascot’s roots. This chance would have been a bare-minimum gesture towards inclusivity but regrettably failed,” she added. Last month, Freehold Regional High School District Communications and District Projects Coordinator Rebecca Policast ro st ated, “Howell Hig h School’s team names will remain the Rebels, however, we will be working with our st udent body to hear their thoughts and design a new image for the school’s mascot.” Policastro said a monument at Howell High School that was removed and had
the inscription “rebel pride” and also featured the image of the rebel soldier mascot had been t aken dow n to be refinished. Resident Juliet K lesitz expressed strong feelings about the prior mascot’s name and image during a recent Black Lives Matter protest that she organized in a township park. It was the mascot’s offensive image which was one of the reasons she organized that protest. She is less than thrilled with the new image as well. She said, “I don’t love the new mascot although it was my preference of the four options. It is just a modernized close up of our current mascot.” Klesitz said “I showed a few friends the “transformation” and everyone agrees, there isn’t much of a change. I recognize the intention was to shift towards the Revolutionary War rather than the Civil War, but slavery was still a thing during the Revolutionary War, too.” “Our founding fathers were slaveowners, and some are even accused of having affairs with (aka raping) their slaves, too. If we were trying to move away from racist imagery, we didn’t really succeed in doing so. I think we should have gone with an animal, like a wolf,” Klesitz added.
─Image courtesy Freehold Regional School District Before and After graphics of Rebel Yell, now called H. The old one was a Confederate soldier and the new one is a Revolutionary War soldier.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Small Business Grants On The Way From The Desk Of The
Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone I hope everyone had a great weekend here in Monmouth County! I would like to provide an update of different projects and initiatives taking place throughout Monmouth County. As you may be aware, a few weeks ago my fellow Freeholders and I announced that the County will allocate $10 million from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act to supplement the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV). The funding will be utilized to provide grants of up to $10,000 to businesses with up
to 50 employees. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted unanimously on a resolution to award a contract to Solix, Inc. to provide professional grant administration and program management services for the small business grant program. Solix possesses the professional experience and qualifications needed for these services and they have guaranteed a 20-day turnaround time to get the application up and running. Meaning, we expect to have the applications ready by Thursday, July 30. I would suggest that our small business owners gath-
er their paperwork for any COVID-19 related expenses their business has incurred. This includes receipts, utility bills, mortgage interest or rent payments, etc. Once the applications are live, I will be reaching back out to those who have provided their email address to my office to provide them with the link and any details they will need to begin the process. If you would like to have your email added to the list please email me at Thomas. Arnone@co.monmouth.nj.us. I want to thank all our small business owners for being a part of Monmouth County’s small business community, which is the backbone of our economy. Speaking of grants, Monmouth County has recently been awarded $125,000 through the New Jersey LEAP (Local Efficiency Achievement Program) Challenge
Grant to expand its nationally-recognized, award-winning Community Rating System (CRS) Assistance Program. The LEAP Challenge Grant will be applied to develop the first-ever regional shared service in New Jersey between a county and its CRS towns and/or CRS-aspiring communities with new management software. The County’s proposal was to provide communities of every size and capacity with the technical assistance needed to reduce time, cost and effort in managing CRS programs, which serve to improve flood mitigation and readiness. Although the County has made great strides in helping towns advance CRS programs, participation is voluntary, and the program continues to be an administrative and financial burden for many communities. I would like to thank the State
Department of Community Affairs for their thorough evaluation of the County’s shared services and the grant awarded, which will be used to implement the Monmouth County CRS Management Software pilot program. On another note, my fellow Freeholders and I, along with Sheriff Shaun Golden and County Clerk Christine Hanlon held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the West Wing Security Vestibule, which will incorporate the latest security innovation to enable the Sheriff’s Office to safely and efficiently screen all building occupants, at the Monmouth County Courthouse. We are very proud to break ground on this important construction project. Ensuring the safety of everyone who goes in and out of the Monmouth County Courthouse is absolutely essential and the con-
Cops: Man Dealing Drugs From His Townhouse
By Chris Lundy HOWELL – A resident told police they thought someone might be dealing drugs out of a townhouse on Wood Duck Court. Police investigated and made an arrest. T he Cr ime Suppression Unit su rveilled the residence on Wood Duck Court, and said they saw suspicious activity. They arrested a subject who left the residence and then got a search warrant for the home. Inside, they found (suspected) co-
cai ne, about 20 0 a ssor ted na rcot ic prescription medications, more than 2 pounds of marijuana, more than 100 mar ijuana vape devices, packagi ng materials, and approximately $1,200 in cash. The resident, Kevin Gallagher, 42, was arrested without incident. He was charged with five counts of drug possession, two counts of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges are merely accusations until
Howell Sailor Participates In Mariana Islands Construction Project
HOWELL – A township sailor has been busy with construction work in the Tinian Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. On July 7, Builder 3rd Class Matthew Gu r rera, assig ned to Naval Mobile Const r uction Battalion ( NMCB) 3’s Detail Tinian was busy cutting wood for building amenities for an expeditionary-style camp. NMCB-3 is deployed across the In-
do-Pacific region conducting high-quality constr uction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter agg ression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to complete assigned tasking, support Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief and Major Combat Operations throughout the area of operations.
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proven in a court of law. Howell police thanked residents who repor t issues like this, encouraging them to report suspicious activity. In-
struction of this new security vestibule will help make that possible. I am looking forward to the completion of this building, which is anticipated to be by the winter of 2022. Lastly, I had a great interview with the Star Ledger for their annual summer travel guide. I discussed how Monmouth County and our shore mayors prepared for the influx of visitors during this unprecedented time. We’re continuing to work together to ensure social-distancing guidelines are being followed for everyone’s safety. Please remember to “Know Before You Go” and check out how to buy a beach badge before you leave your home to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip to our part of the Jersey Shore. As always, it is a pleasure to serve as Freeholder Director. I’ll continue to advocate on behalf of residents and businesses!
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Questions Remain About Sending Kids To School It lo ok s l i ke some hybrid of in-person and remote schooling is going to be the best option in September. Remote schooling is not ideal, but nothing about this pandemic is. My motto has always been “hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” We have to expect the worst when it comes to this virus. Sure, Ocean County has far fewer cases than other count ie s. T hat ma ke s me feel a lot better. We’re goi n g t o g e t a n u p tick in September. Any teacher or parent will tell you that September is when all the bugs go around. I d o n’t bl a m e t h e schools for whatever they decide. They are damned if they open, d a m ne d i f t hey st ay closed – at least in the eyes of the residents. T hey’re not goi ng to please everyone – nor
should they. School officials are in the unfortunate position t o cle a n u p t h i s m e s s that they didn’t create. Just like all of society’s ills, people look to the schools and yell “Well, what are you going to do about it!?” If people would just wear masks, like the CDC says, we wouldn’t be having this discussion. T he s t at e i s i s s u i ng guidelines, and I believe that the school officials locally will do their best. There are a lot of problems, however, that might not be easily solved, or won’t fall into the guidelines: According to the Asthma a nd A llerg y Fou ndation of America, 8.4 percent of children have asthma. The CDC says this places them in the higher risk category. How can you protect them? What do you do about
the kids who are asymptomatic and come to school? What do you do when a parent gives their kid Tylenol to reduce the fever and then sends the kid to school? What do you do when you can’t get a hold of a parent and their kid is showing symptoms or has a fever? When a child has a fever, do you put them in a quarantine area? And if they are put in the same room as kids who have a fever, but do not have COVID, are you then spreading it? How do you know? A re schools or st af f liable if a ch ild gets sick? Can parents sue the school/staff ? Does this matter if it’s a private or public school? How can you social distance on a bus? Does the bus driver have to take a kid’s temperature before letting them on a bus? How much will
that slow down the transportation schedule? If a kid has a temperature at the bus stop, what power does the driver or aide h ave t o s e n d t h a t k id home? What if there are no parents or guardians at home or the kid doesn’t have a key? Let’s say one kid on a bus later tests positive for COVID. Kids on a bus always go to several different classrooms. Does that mean every classroom is then potentially infected? How can we have kids social d ist a nce du r i ng a fire drill or an active shooter drill? (The fact that we have active shooter drills and a pandemic is depressing.) If a therapist helps one ch i ld , a nd t he n wor k s with another, then they have potentially spread it. Do they have to sanitize m at e r ia l s i n b et we e n? Or if they have individual items for each kid, where are they stor ing
that equipment? How long do they have to be temperat u re-f ree before they come back to school? If one child has it, does ever yone in that classr o o m h ave t o q u a r a n tine? Do they have to stay home? If the teacher then brings it home to their fa m i ly, doe s t hat t he n s pr e a d t he v i r u s f rom their kids? If the teachers or other staff get sick, or they have to qu a ra nt i ne, do t hey have to use up sick time? Where are you going to get substitute teachers? I seriously doubt anyone will be signing up for that job now. Where are the districts going to get the money to pay for any improvements to the building to keep p e o ple s a fe? O r e x t r a staff ? How can you get pre-K kids to understand any of these rules? How can you get spe-
cial needs kids to understand any of these rules? How can you communicate these issues to children who don’t have English as their primary language? How ca n you kee p very young children six feet apart? How do you toilet a special needs kid? How do you put a mask on an autistic child who won’t tolerate it? If a special needs child is having a behavioral issue, and is hurting themselves or others, how can you restrain them?
pleted classes that will help you in your future endeavors. These are difficult times that we are currently in. But that should never stop you from dreaming big and from reaching as high as you can. As a member of the 2020 graduating class the obstacles you have overcome will someday be the stepping stones to your future and lessons learned that will make you stronger, more compassionate and caring. As students you have developed critical thinking and problem solving skills to help propel you into a global landscape. Education exists to provide you with a unique, nurturing and inspiring experience. It prepares you for what’s ahead so long as you use the
tools you have been given wisely and to the benefit of not just you, but others. With graduation behind you, many of you will go on to continue your education and others will go out into the job market securing employment in a profession that interests you – maybe it will be the trades, maybe it will be teaching, maybe it will be medicine. Whatever path you take, remember the importance of the journey. Your future begins today. Always remember that you are a part of something great and your world is one of opportunities. Take advantage of them. You can make the difference the world is counting on.
We c a n c e l s c h o ol when there’s two inches of snow in fear of the worst thing that can happen. Maybe keeping at least half of the students home is a smart idea. Chris Lundy News Editor
Letters To The Editor A Letter To The Class Of 2020
W hether you wal ked across a stage, drove by in a car or celebrated it virtually, your graduation has great meaning to us all.
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some trepidation as to how things would turn out, you forged ahead, made the best of a difficult situation and in the end you received that diploma that shined the greatest light on your success during some very dark days. When it became clear that the novel coronavirus pandemic was going to shut down a great deal of our everyday routines, including school, it also came with change and disruptions no one could have anticipated. Proms, signing yearbooks, job fairs, interviews, last school days were no longer
As you mark the completion of your time in middle school, high school or college, all of you have reached a milestone in your life. This is your moment in time. Graduation marks the beginning of a new and significant journey as you take what you have learned and make it that much greater. Today you are recognized for your hard work and dedication that got you to your goal of graduation. With the help of your teachers, administrators, school staff and loved ones, you participated and com-
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Continued From Page 1 in the middle of a pandemic, is mind blowing. This is not the time for grand standing, and changing the title of elected officials is not going to help anyone.” “Not only will it not help, but changing the title right now is actually going to cost our taxpayers money, when so many are already struggling,” Arnone said. He added, “we have businesses that cannot open, hundreds of businesses who are closing permanently, and more than 1.3 million people on unemployment, not to mention the thousands of residents who are being furloughed.” Officials in counties across the Garden State have pointed out that to change the title of a freeholder, thousands of taxpayer dollars will need to be spent to update and change every sign, structure or material that bears the title. This is something that is going to take an incredible amount of time, effort and money to accomplish. Arnone noted that there are countless issues that the State should be focusing on right now instead of this.
He added that “Monmouth County has remained focused on the important things - helping small businesses and residents who are out of work or in need of social services and mental health services.” Changing the name to “commissioner” is problematic because that term is used for many unelected boards such as local board of public utilities and various other commissions, he said. The “freeholder” name change is just one of the local changes being made or being proposed. The mascot for Howell Township High School changed from Rebel Yell to H and his appearance shifted from a Confederate soldier caricature to a side profile of a Revolutionary War soldier. In Ocean County, Toms River school district officials are being asked to change the name of the Toms River High School South “Indians.” Freeholder Director Arnone said, “they say actions speak louder than words and the actions of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders have been and will continue to be done in the best interest of our residents - no matter what we are called.”
Freehold Junior Named To Dean’s List FREEHOLD - Alexa Scranton of Freehold, a junior Music Production & Entrepreneurship major at York college of Pennsylvania has been named to the Dean’s list for the
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Man Charged With Shooting At Home
By Chris Lundy MARLBORO – A Whiting man was charged with firing into a home and vehicle in a neighborhood in Marlboro, police said. Joseph M. Galli, 27, of Whiting, was charged in the incident. Police said Galli had no connection to the residents of that home. No one was injured. At approximately 3:30 a.m. on April 7, Marlboro Police responded to a report of shots fired on Dutch Lane. The investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Marlboro Police revealed that the weapon belonged to Galli. Projectiles were found in the home and a vehicle. On July 15, Galli was located and arrested. He has been charged with the second degree
crimes of Aggravated Assault, Possession of Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, second degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun and Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. If convicted of any of the firearms offenses, Galli faces a sentence of five to ten years in prison subject to the provisions of the Graves Act, requiring him to serve a mandatory 42 months in state prison before becoming eligible for release on parole. His maximum exposure on the Aggravated Assault charge is 10 years, subject to the “No Early Release Act (N.E.R.A.),” which would require him to serve 85% of any sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
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Dear Joel, When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit and NJ went on lockdown, my two twenty-something daughters, and one college student daughter moved home so we could quarantine together. My husband and oldest daughter were able to work from home, while my middle daughter was considered ‘essential’ and went to work daily. As a physical therapy assistant, I was unable to go to work, so my college student and I kept busy at home. It was a difficult adjustment at first, but we soon settled into a routine. As a matter of fact, my two older daughters are enjoying the routine so much that they have hinted at moving back permanently. As much as we all enjoyed our extended family time, it’s time for them to go back to their own lives so we can continue with ours. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can send them home without having them feel that they’ve been kicked out?
Answer: You certainly had your hands full, but at the same time I’m sure you and your husband were happy to have your family together, safe and sound. It’s interesting how adult children, who once couldn’t wait to leave home, suddenly won’t. It sounds like it’s time for a family meeting where you and your husband let them know how you love them, but that now it’s time for Mom and Dad to have their independence. And, my guess is that as restrictions in NJ and surrounding areas are lifted and life starts to resemble something familiar, they will reclaim their own independence. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
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Ocean Health Initiatives Reopens Closed Locations
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY - Ocean Health Initiatives recently reopened several of its locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties. T he locations that have reopened include its Brick office at 1610 NJ-88, Suite 204; OHI Freehold located at 20 Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold; OHI
Little Egg Harbor located at 798 Route 539, Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; and OHI Stafford located at 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. Those locations were temporar ily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic while Toms River’s location at 10 Stockton Drive; Lakewood’s location at 101 Second Street; and Manchester’s
location at 686 Route 70, Lakehurst, remained open. OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers and offers Telehealth ser vices for people who cannot travel to an OHI location. It has seven locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655 or visit
ohinj.org to schedule an appointment. The Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor and Manchester health centers have pharmacies. OHI provides comprehensive primary and preventative health and dental care to Ocean and Monmouth County’s uninsured, underinsured and insured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Ser vices include family and internal medicine, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and social services, podiatry and pharmacy services. Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with seven health centers, a Mobile Medical Unit and two school-based wellness programs in Ocean and Monmouth County.
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NEW JERSEY - Concern for the health and safety of its clients, as well as the nurses and aides who care for them, has always been a top priority for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), with offices in New Jersey, Pen nsylvania, and Delaware. Si nce COVID-19, however, additional safety practices are now standard. All nurses and aides, who are bonded, licensed, and insured, are educated and trained in CDC safety practices and recommendations. They are required t o sel f-mon it or t hei r t e mp e r at u re s before visiting a home. Each clinician and aide have approved CDC personal protection equipment, including gowns, KN95 masks, face shields, and gloves for each client. Employees receive weekly updated CDC guidelines and information; and nurses, aides, and families have access to a clinical supervisor 24 hours a day. Client telehealth visits are conducted daily to ensure the well-being of PHHC clients and families. PHHC Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Herman said, “Throughout the pandemic, Preferred is proud to have maintained our high standard of care for all of our clients, while also working hard to ensure the safety of our nurses and aides. They continue to demonstrate why they are recog n ized as heroes during this time.” For the past 20 years, PH HC has been accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. For more information about Preferred, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of com mu n it y relat ion s, at l isa @ pre ferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886. Visit Prefer redCares.com for more information.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Black Currants Help With Night Vision By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The retina is a delicate tissue that surrounds the back part of your eye, and it is easily harmed. Taking care of the retina is important for vision, and black currants are rich in compounds that neutralize free radicals which would otherwise assault and destroy your retina! Then you wouldn’t be able to see. Then there’s this compound called “rhodopsin.” Have you heard of it? Rhodopsin is imperative for light adaptation, so you need it to see in the dark. Black currant supplements are quite popular for this purpose. Specifically, free radicals are neutralized in the presence of certain pigments (a.k.a. dyes) that are naturally found in colorful fruits. Black currants should be thought of as eye food! These can be eating dried, raw, as jelly or in tea/ supplements. When you think of healthy fruits you think of the darkest ones like blueberries, blackberries and black currants. These are often made into jams and preserves, which are truly delicious. But as you know, they can all be eaten raw in your cereal or fruit salad. You can bake with them too. It’s the anthocyanins (a dark bluish black pigment) that impart the health benefits. Black currant has been studied for its anti-viral properties, and it’s been found to have a good effect on dry eyes. They also stimulate T helper cell activity, which is a great side benefit now that we’re interested in our immune function.
Eating foods with black currants, or supplementing with an extract of it helps with dryness in the eye, as well as intraocular pressure. A study from a few years ago discovered how black currants increase blood f low to the optic nerve which enables vision. In various other trials, black currants In various studies, black currant anthocyanins were shown to increase nourishing blood flow to the eyes in patients with glaucoma, reduce intraocular pressure in the eye, and slow down visual field deterioration. Anthocyanins (again, dark fruits contain this dark pigment), have a relaxing effect on myopia. According to research, the compounds can read the blood-retinal barrier and have a relaxing effect on it. This can help treat myopia and glaucoma. Please don’t misconstrue this as a reason to stop your Xalatan, Vyzulta, Zioptan, Travatan or Lumigan. Those are brand names of prescription eye drops. But if you do take them, ask your doctor if black currants are good for you, and if you can try an oral dietary supplement for your eyes that includes them, or eat them! I can’t think of a reason why not, however, I’m not able to advise you on this. Like all supplements, there are pros and cons, just like with all medications. But I can’t think of a reason as I write this, why it would be bad, unless you’re allergic to them. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website if you’re interested: suzycohen.com.
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Food Service - Our staff has done a tremendous job during the recent pandemic. Our staff has been and is committed to quality service to our residents. Our staff is are not just employees but they are heroes in the eyes of the residents and family members. We continue to comply with all department of health standards and maintain strict following of all CDC standards. The Pines is currently looking for experience and on experienced food service workers) who want to be part of a team that is committed to providing excellent service to the residents here. We have numerous part time openings for Servers/Waitstaff, Dietary Aides, and Utility Aides/Dish Washers. We have a diverse workforce from high school kids to retired individuals. Our high school kids get the work experience and at the same time have the opportunity to earn scholarships to college from our resident association. Our retired individuals come in and provide mentorship and leadership to our young kids and at the same time get the satisfaction and feeling that they are still making some type of contribution. At this time, we currently have the following part time opportunities with our dining services department: All positions are part time and currently start at $11/hr. Apply online at https://www.thepinesatwhiting.org/contactus/careers/ or in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 EOE. (34) Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (30) Program Management Analyst needed by VitalAxis in Toms River, NJ to be responsible for execution of multiple programs of strategic business value & end-to-end delivery by managing teams across geographies in America & India. Email resume to, Arun Tumati, Chief Operations Officer, at arun.tumati@vitalaxis.com. (38)
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CentraState Awarded For Nursing Excellence
FREEHOLD - CentraState Medical Center attained Magnet recognition again in April 2020, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. This distinction places CentraState in an elite group of less than 2% of hospitals in the nation to have earned Magnet recognition four consecutive times. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance. After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career. She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives. “It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree. Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-
aging pain,” she said. Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter. They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.” Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care. Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact. The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.” Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the
most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed. It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know
that they ’re going to get the care they de serve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 25 - july 31
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might rush to get something done on time and only end up slowing yourself down. This is one of those weeks when you should be extra polite and avoid letting anyone get under your skin. Hold off on making major changes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let sleeping dogs lie. You might feel that it’s best to be forthright when discussing a financial matter. Unfortunately, all you may do is stir up resentment and controversy. Remain discreet in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dialogues about the past can needlessly complicate the present. Put personal meetings and serious discussions on the back burner during the first half of the week. There may be obstacles to handling your budget. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The New Moon arrives in your sign early tomorrow. The next few days could be difficult to navigate because there may be a pileup of duties and realities to face. Wait until the second half of the week to make weighty decisions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The shift in focus during tomorrow’s New Moon might be all it takes to reveal hidden problems and mistakes. Be glad to have a chance to fix them as the week unfolds and learn from them for the future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can solve crossword puzzles easily but may not easily handle cross words. There could be a competition or struggle over money, policies or ethics, so it’s best to let a sense of fair play prevail in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel your achievements are unsatisfactory if you compare yourself to others. This is not a good week to negotiate better terms because other people may be focused on their own agenda and could be less empathetic than usual. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may briefly feel you’re out of your depth in the upcoming week. You could be dismayed by family dramas or feel uncertain when faced with a dilemma. Make a deliberate effort to fill in the gaps in your knowledge. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may be discouraged when people don’t react to your ideas with the level of enthusiasm you expect. Remain budget-conscious and be sure to pay your bills on time. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let a spat turn into a grudge. When people are stressed out, a few harsh words can quickly turn into hard feelings. In the week ahead, be aware that unmindful criticism of others might build an unscalable wall. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Performing the dullest duties may show others that you are diligent but may not earn you any credit. Do not expect to receive glowing praise for just being there. Avoid disputes and dissension during the upcoming week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put creative energies to work on your own behalf as this week unfolds rather than being distracted by lingering problems. Wait until a project is perfected and polished before presenting it to the world.
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